The Potential Impact of COVID-19 on Aesthetic Fellowship Programs
Conclusion
Telemedicine, educational efforts, and standardization of guidelines can be increased to minimize loss of training due to COVID-19. Ongoing evaluation and shared experiences can assist fellowships in customizing programs to provide well-rounded education during the pandemic. (Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - January 21, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Circumspectus Medicinae: Texts and Contexts Source Type: research
It Is Time to Abandon Betadine Irrigation of Breast Implant Pockets
No abstract available (Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - January 21, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Invited Commentary from the author of: Boyd. Implementation of a Secondary Application to Increase Efficiency in the Plastic Surgery Match
No abstract available (Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - December 26, 2021 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Letters and Commentary Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor: Boyd. Implementation of a Secondary Application to Increase Efficiency in the Plastic Surgery Match (Ann Plast Surg. 2020;84:475)
No abstract available (Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - December 26, 2021 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Letters and Commentary Source Type: research
The Use of Live Streaming Technologies in Surgery: A Review of the Literature
Conclusions
Live streaming of surgery for educational purposes has not been widely accepted in surgical training programs to date. Streaming accessibility has advanced over the past 2 decades with the availability of handheld mobile devices. However, little has been done to allow for live streaming of surgery to trainees in a manner compliant with the Health Portability Insurance and Accountability Act. (Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - December 26, 2021 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Review Papers Source Type: research
Leadership and Advanced Degrees: Evaluating the Association Between Dual Degrees and Leadership Roles in Academic Plastic Surgery
Conclusions
Academic plastic surgeons with dual degrees are approximately twice as likely to hold a formal academic or societal leadership role. Additional studies are needed to determine if causative relationships exist. (Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - December 26, 2021 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Review Papers Source Type: research
Relationship Between the Circumference Difference and Findings of Indocyanine Green Lymphography in Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema
Background
Breast cancer–related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common complication. Indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography has been performed to assess lymphatic functionality. We found that some BCRL patients had a difference in circumference in partial regions only. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the patients with BCRL about the correlation between the difference in circumference and the findings of ICG lymphography.
Methods
One hundred fifty-five patients with unilateral BCRL were enrolled in this study. We evaluated the differences in circumference taken at 4 parts on the upper limb (at around the wrist,...
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - December 26, 2021 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Review Papers Source Type: research
A Systematic Review Comparing Outcomes of Local Flap Options for Reconstruction of Pressure Sores
Conclusions
Our study indicates that musculocutaneous flaps have lower recurrence rates, and combined flaps have lower complication rates. However, various other factors, like donor site morbidity, initial defect size, operating time, intraoperative blood loss, salvage options in case of recurrence, should also be considered while choosing a flap to reconstruct a defect. (Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - December 26, 2021 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Review Papers Source Type: research
Evaluating Treatment Preferences and Perceptions of a Prosthetic Versus a Transplanted Hand: A Conjoint Analysis–Based Study
This study used a conjoint analysis–based survey to assess which factors are most influential when considering treatment with a prosthesis or transplant after a unilateral hand amputation.
Methods
Overall, 469 respondents were recruited using Amazon Mechanical Turk and asked to assume that they experienced a hand amputation. To determine preferences for a prosthetic, respondents chose among 11 pairs of alternatives with variations in the following attributes: appearance, function, maintenance, and learning time. Respondents were then presented with descriptions of the risks and outcomes of hand transplantation. Th...
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - December 26, 2021 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Transplantation Surgery and Research Source Type: research
Decline in Medicare Utilization and Reimbursement Rates in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: 2010–2019
Background
Analysis of current and past reimbursement patterns for federally funded programs is crucial to develop sustainable future payment models.
Methods
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Physician Fee Schedule was used to evaluate 26 common ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery (OPRS) procedures. From 2010 to 2019, compound annual growth rate, total percent change, and annual percent change were calculated using inflation-adjusted reimbursement rates. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary was used to assess the surgical volume of the 26 proce...
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - December 26, 2021 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Research Source Type: research
The Deltopectoral/Internal Mammary Artery Perforator Flap Revisited: Design Variations Based on Cadaveric and Clinical Investigation
Current understanding of the vascular anatomy of the anterior chest wall suggests that perfusion of the deltopectoral flap may be compromised when crossing the midline at the anterior thoracic wall. The traditional deltopectoral flap is designed longitudinally over the ipsilateral side to avoid the risk of distal flap necrosis. The purpose of this article is to present our experience and results with 26 deltopectoral flaps that were designed and raised with the perforating vessels on the ipsilateral side with the majority of the flap crossing the midline extending to the contralateral side. This anatomic variation in flap ...
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - December 26, 2021 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Reconstructive Surgery Source Type: research
Modified Posterior Arm Flap for Axillary Hidradenitis Suppurativa
We present a novel modification of the posterior arm flap for the treatment of advanced axillary HS with good functional and aesthetic outcomes and no incidences of recurrence. (Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - December 26, 2021 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Reconstructive Surgery Source Type: research
Anococcygeal Nerve and Sitting Pain: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Results
Conclusions
The ACN must be included in the differential diagnosis of sitting pain. It is most often injured by a fall. The ACN can be evaluated with a diagnostic nerve block, can be identified at surgery, and can be resected, and its proximal end can be implanted into the coccygeus muscle. This surgery may prove an alternative to coccygectomy. (Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - December 26, 2021 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Peripheral Nerve Surgery and Research Source Type: research
Risk Factors of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Taiwan: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Conclusions
Carpal tunnel syndrome has presented a relatively constant incidence in Taiwan. Female gender with middle age seemed to have the highest incident rate during a 10-year period from 2003 to 2012. Among the risk factors of CTS, previous wrist injuries, obesity, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis were demonstrated to be the most significantly correlated comorbidities. (Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - December 26, 2021 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Peripheral Nerve Surgery and Research Source Type: research
Intraflap Vascular Catheterization Method for Monitoring, Prevention, and Intervention of Thrombogenesis in Free-Flap Surgery
Conclusions
The IFVC method enables monitoring, prevention, and intervention of thrombi at anastomotic sites of the free flap. Intraflap vascular catheterization may increase free tissue transfer success rate, especially in high-risk cases, such as free-flap reconstruction after the lower extremity trauma or venous leg ulcer. (Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - December 26, 2021 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Microsurgery Source Type: research
